This article is a departure from what I usually write about – the craft of memoir and technologies to tell your story. I recently read
Are you a Multiplier or a Diminisher?
What is your purpose?
When helping people write life stories, one of the questions zero in on is: what is your purpose? Do you feel your life has had
Coco movie reminds us what is truly important – family – past, present and future
It’s been nearly two years since I first watched the movie Coco, but each time I watch it I am moved and it brings out
Tips to digitize slides, photos, and other family history
If you are wondering how to digitize slides, photos, audio, and other heirlooms you have come to the right place. In our work telling people’s
Transcribing Audio with Dragon Speech Recognition
I use Dragon Naturally Speaking voice recognition software for transcribing audio a lot. (Actually Dragon for Mac, but have used the PC version too). What I did
Dinner Table = Perfect Conversation Starters For Family
Where is the perfect place for conversation starters for family? The dinner table of course! How do I know this? I’ve see it daily in
Review of oTranscribe, A DIY Option for Transcribing Audio
If you’ve started doing family history interviews or writing stories using audio files, you need a reliable speech-to-text tool to digitize those stories for sharing. oTranscribe
What is the theme in writing your story?
Can you answer this question: What is the theme in writing your story? The main idea can become muddy when we get caught up in
Remember Who You Are
“Remember who you are.” It’s a simple phrase, but one with deep meaning. I have said it many times as my children have walked out
Animoto and Adobe Spark Video – 10 ideas
Why video? One reason is that young people are becoming wired for it and if we want to reach them, we have to meet them